Is Birmingham Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Birmingham

Safety rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Birmingham consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Birmingham consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

12.3%

On average 12.3% percentage of women in United Kingdom have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 7 experiences

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.2/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Is Birmingham safe for women?

The city centre feels very safe to be around, even when it’s dark, as long as you stay in busy areas. There are lots of druggies walking around at night, and many homeless people during the day but they don’t often make you feel unsafe. The public transport feels mostly safe, but the later it is the more dodgy it feels. I often travel around Birmingham at night and have never had anything stolen from me or been touched by a stranger.

Posted: September 3, 2024
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Sham

Sham

Birmingham is a safe place to travel even of your a sole traveller I'd always recommend normal caution and to remain vigilant of course but nothing of real concern There are certain areas that have higher crime rates but these areas can easily be avoided

Posted: July 7, 2024
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Saira

Saira

I feel safe most of the time, not had any issues People keep themselves to themselves People are generally polite and do there own thing I would say it's safe to visit we have lots of people visiting Birmingham and West Midlands

Posted: June 12, 2024
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It isn’t the most safe but fairly safe. Easy to get Uber. Lots of residential areas. Just avoid some places after dark It isn’t the most safe but fairly safe. Easy to get Uber. Lots of residential areas. Just avoid some places after dark

Posted: June 5, 2024
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A really busy city. Lots of homeless people, some anti social behaviour. But generally fine, just exercise self awareness and common sense. Women generally respected and treated with dignity and courtesy.

Posted: April 10, 2024
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There is a lot of crime but mainly seems to be from contained within that type of lifestyle. There have been peoples houses broken into when I live here and cars broken into and stolen unfortunately, at the moment it seems to have lessened

Posted: March 9, 2024
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Birmingham is an overall safe city however like every other city you always need to be aware and wary of your safety. So at night try to walk in well lit roads and busy areas such as along shops and other buildings with lights. Tell friends or other people you know where you are and share your locations etc just as a precautionary.

Posted: February 29, 2024
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Is Birmingham worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.4 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Birmingham is big city a bit chaotic but very well connected by public transport. The Victoria square and the library are great places to spend the afternoon. Birmingham is multicultural so you cam also find great food from all around the world

Posted: August 30, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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Moa

Moa

United Kingdom

Solo travel

I studied in birmingham. School activities are quite nice as in sports and so on. I lived in a student area which mostly felt safe. Weather is always grey so far but hoping for better. Everything is fairly expensive

Posted: April 16, 2024Experienced: December, 2023
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Meet locals in Birmingham

Saira

Saira

About Me

I am a Personal trainer and Yoga instructor I love anything health and fitness

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Amy

About Me

Hi I'm Amy, I love being outside and active, hiking and all kinds of sports! I love finding quirky places, whether inside or outside and I'm a sucker for an ice cold pint!

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Safety in United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham safe?

Women living in Birmingham consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is Birmingham safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Birmingham consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Birmingham?

Women living in Birmingham consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Birmingham?

Women living in Birmingham consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Birmingham?

Women living in Birmingham consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Birmingham?

Women living in Birmingham consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Birmingham?

Women living in Birmingham consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Birmingham?

Women living in Birmingham consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Birmingham?

Women living in Birmingham consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Birmingham?

Women living in Birmingham consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5